Using Cramer's Rule to find needed equations

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This discussion focuses on applying Cramer's Rule to solve simultaneous equations related to the forces acting on a car negotiating a banked curve. The equations provided are ƩFx = Nsinθ - fscosθ = mv²/r and ƩFy = Ncosθ + fssinθ = mg. The user seeks to determine the minimum coefficient of friction μ, defined as μ = fs/N, using the derived expressions for fs and N: fs = m(gsinθ - v²/r*cosθ) and N = m(v²/r*sinθ + gcosθ). The discussion emphasizes the importance of correctly applying Cramer's Rule to extract these values from the equations.

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Homework Statement


I am finding the minimum coefficient μ between tires and road so that cars do not slide off. I have my equations for ƩFy and ƩFx and I know μ = [fs]/[/N]

So I would need to use cramer's rule on my equations to find fs and N.

But I am not sure how to use cramer's rule for my equations.


Homework Equations


ƩFx = Nsinθ -fscosθ = mv2/r
ƩFy = Ncosθ + fssinθ = mg

The Attempt at a Solution


I actually already have the answer but I am not sure how to use cramer's to get to it.

fs = m(gsinθ-v2/r*cosθ)

N = m(v2/r*sinθ+gcosθ)
 
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At a guess (which I should not be needing to do!) the car is negotiating a bend radius r, banked at angle theta (in the helpful direction).
Final9mare said:
ƩFx = Nsinθ -fscosθ = mv2/r
ƩFy = Ncosθ + fssinθ = mg
Sure about the sign of fs in those? Or is this calculating the minimum speed?
I actually already have the answer but I am not sure how to use cramer's to get to it.
fs = m(gsinθ-v2/r*cosθ)
N = m(v2/r*sinθ+gcosθ)
You have two equations and two unknowns. You're accustomed to dealing with pairs of simultaneous equations, I trust.
 

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